Caudiciform

Strophanthus gerrardii 4" pot

$20.00

Sand Forest Poison Rope. Another interesting species from one of my favorite plant families! The flowers are yellow with a pink cup in the center. This woody shrub has long, vining branches that will easily train to a trellis or structure. Native to South Africa, it will tolerate arid conditions so it is good choice for water-wise gardening. The plants are several years old grown from seed and have an interesting caudex forming at the base.

(Apocynaceae) Poisonous leaves and seeds. Photo courtesy of Alandmanson

Light: Full sun.

Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant when established

Fertilizer: All-purpose slow release

Soil: Well-drained

Hardiness: Zone 11

Category: African and Australian Natives, apocynaceae, arid, asclepiad, asclepiadaceae, attractive bark, attracts butterflies, caudex, caudiciform, climber, container, decorative bark, drought tolerant, evergreen, full sun, heat tolerant, New for 2022!, pink, poisonous, showy, shrub, south african wildflower, yellow, zone 11